Breakfast Backtrack: Maybe Skipping The Morning Meal Isn't So Bad
Dogma has long held that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But emerging science suggests what you eat matters more than when you eat it.
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'Biggest Loser' Lessons: Why The Body Makes It Hard To Keep Pounds Off
New research into the lives of past Biggest Loser contestants found many regain much of the weight they lost in the show --sometimes 100 pounds or more — because their biology works against them.
Some Fat-Burning Supplements Contain Banned Stimulant Drug
Some supplements sold to improve workouts contain a stimulant that's been banned and may pose health risks, according to tests. The Food and Drug Administration has warned seven manufacturers.
Sleep Munchies: Why It's Harder To Resist Snacks When We're Tired
A new study finds that too little sleep boosts a signal in the body that may drive a stronger desire to eat. It's the latest evidence linking sleep deprivation to overeating and increased body weight.
Why Employers' Incentives For Weight Loss Fall Flat With Workers
An offer of savings on health insurance failed to motivate people to lose a modest amount of weight at a Philadelphia hospital system.
Justice Department Announces Criminal Charges Against Dietary Supplement Firms
More than 100 companies are accused of selling products that contain unlisted ingredients or make health claims without adequate scientific evidence.
Is The Weight Watchers-Oprah Winfrey Partnership Good For Dieters?
Oprah Winfrey is the new face of Weight Watchers as well as a major investor. But several health experts say the partnership may not help anyone struggling to lose weight do it more effectively.
Weight-Loss App Doesn't Help Young Adults Shed Pounds
We love apps. We'd love to lose weight. So weight-loss apps sound like a win. But tech-savvy young adults using an app didn't do any better than those trying to control weight the old-fashioned way.
Circadian Surprise: How Our Body Clocks Help Shape Our Waistlines
We have different clocks in virtually every organ of our bodies. But living against the clock — eating late at night or working overnight — may set the stage for weight gain and chronic disease.
Walk A Little Faster To Get The Most Out of Your Exercise Time
People who walked briskly for 40 minutes five days a week saw more health improvements than those who walked for an hour a day but were more leisurely about it. Both groups lost weight.